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Each year Family Farm Defenders (FFD) is proud to host the John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize – named in honor of John Kinsman, one of the founders and longtime president of Family Farm Defenders who passed away at … Continue reading →

Factory farms on land and at sea have become breeding grounds for drug-resistant microorganisms. By: Anthony Pahnke (vice president of Family Farm Defenders and associate professor of international relations at San Francisco State University) and Ryan Horwarth (fisherman and founder … Continue reading →

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These treaties harm both farmers and consumers by squeezing food systems for maximum profit. by Jim Goodman, board member, Family Farm Defenders, retired organic beef/dairy farmer from Wonewoc, WI Published by the Progressive, Feb. 21, 2024 Trade agreements are part … Continue reading →

The human right to food is sacred and protected under international law. Family Farm Defenders maintains the principles of food sovereignty, including the right to food, as a guide to our response to ongoing and escalating violence, destruction, and loss … Continue reading →